Jalapeno Garlic Tilapia

2 1/2 cups Penne Pasta
1/3 cup margarine, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 (4 oz) tilapia filets
1/3 c flour
2 tbspn olive oil
1/4 c heavy cream
2 1/2 tbspn lemon juice
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayanne pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 (5 oz) package baby spinach leaves
1 roma tomato, chopped

boil pasta in salted water and drain well in colander in sink.

While pasta cooks, combine the melted margarine and garlic in shallow dish. Place the flour in another shallow dish. Dip the fish in the garlic butter and dredge in the flour. Heat olive oil in large skillet over med-high heat cook the fish int he oil until golden brown turning once about 5 mins total.

pour the cream, lemon juice and remaining garlic butter into the skillet. stir in jalapenos, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, papricka and garlic powder. bring to a simmer and allow to cook until sauce has reduced slightly and fish flakes easily with fork. about 2-3 minutes. stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted. toss in tomato and pasta.